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Ministry for Early Childhood (Birth-TK)

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Love GOD’S FAMILY MORE
Love OUR NEIGHBORS MORE

CALVARY KIDS ON CAMPUS
SUNDAY 9AM & 11AM

Our weekend services are designed with children in mind! In Early Childhood, your child will be cared for in a safe, clean, age-appropriate environment by loving, screened adults. These adults will nurture your child and actively share God’s love with them. Check-in is located downstairs in the Early Childhood area.

  • Nursery (Birth-23 months): We understand that leaving your young child in someone else’s care can be stressful. Our nursery staff is dedicated to providing attentive and loving care for every child, ensuring they receive the attention they need.  
  • Preschool (24 months-TK): Children will interact with others their age while dancing, singing, listening to Bible stories, doing crafts, and enjoying our outdoor classroom.
 
Have a new baby, or are you expecting?

We’d love to welcome you and provide helpful information about the Nursery! Please reach out to Pastor Elaina White at elaina.white@calvarywestlake.org with any questions or to learn more.

You’re also invited to our Nursery Open House from 10:30–10:45 AM on October 4, 2026, and April 11, 2027. The Nursery is located upstairs.

 

Mother’s Room
Our Mother’s Room is available for nursing mothers and their infants who need a quiet, comfortable space during the service. Because the Mother’s Room is intended to provide a quiet and private space for nursing mothers and their infants, we kindly ask parents with children who are beyond the nursing stage to enjoy the service from the Worship Center or lobby, or we’d love to have them join one of our Early Childhood or Elementary programs, available during both the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM services.

 

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Calvary uses a unique, computer-generated security sticker check-in system. Children will only be released to the person with the matching pick-up sticker. Additionally, all Calvary staff and volunteers undergo background checks and fingerprint screenings. If you notice any safety or security concerns during your time at Calvary, please notify a member of our staff or safety team promptly so we can work together to keep our kids safe.

So that we have the most up-to-date information on your child, we ask all families to update their profile in Calvary Connection. In the event that we need to reach you during the church service, we will use the cell phone number of the person you selected at check-in.

VOLUNTEER WITH CALVARY KIDS
ON SUNDAY MORNINGS

Volunteers make Calvary Kids come to life each week! There are so many ways you can help make kids feel loved and accepted here at Calvary Westlake. We’d love to talk with you personally to help you find the right fit! We also invite parents to serve with their children because we believe it is important to model serving and invest in the faith of their children. If you’re interested in volunteering with Calvary Kids, click the button below!

For more information or any questions on volunteering, contact Jess Peters at jess.peters@calvarywestlake.org.

CHILD DEDICATION

Throughout the year, we offer Child Dedication four times as a special opportunity for parents to publicly commit to raising their children to know and follow Jesus, while inviting their church family to come alongside them in prayer and support.

It’s a meaningful time for families to celebrate their child and make a commitment to nurturing their faith and pointing them toward a relationship with God.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING WITH CALVARY KIDS GROUPS?
We’re looking for adults and high school students who are ready to encourage, have fun, and invest in the next generation! If you’re able to serve consistently on Wednesday nights during Calvary Kids Groups (CKG), we’d love to have you on the team.
Let’s make a difference—together! 

CALVARY KIDS GROUPS (CKG)
SEPTEMBER 16 – NOVEMBER 18
JANUARY 13 – MARCH 24

A brand-new year of Calvary Kids Groups (CKG) for 4-year-olds through 5th grade is about to begin, and we can’t wait to welcome your family! This year is packed with exciting opportunities for kids to build friendships, have fun, and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus!

What’s New This Year?
Two Semester Options
To better fit your family’s schedule, we’re offering two separate semesters. If your child has sports, activities, or other commitments during part of the year, they can still join us for the semester that works best for your family.

  • Cost: $30 per semester
    • Semester 1: September 16 – November 18
    • Semester 2: January 13 – March 24 (Registration for Semester 2 opens November 8)


Wacky Wednesdays
The first Wednesday of each month is Wacky Wednesday! Kids can join the fun with that night’s special theme—from favorite colors to crazy hair, PJs, and more!

New Weekly Schedule
We’ve refreshed our weekly schedule to create even more opportunities for kids to connect with Jesus, build meaningful friendships, and experience engaging, interactive Bible teaching.

If you have a question regarding CKG, contact Pastor Elaina White at elaina.white@calvarywestlake.org.

THE PRESCHOOL AT CALVARY WESTLAKE 

We are so excited to have launched The Preschool at Calvary Westlake! We seek to partner with parents to make the child’s first school experience a positive one. We offer half-day and full-day programs to any child ages 2 to 5 years.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

Every June, kids ages 4 through 5th grade jump into a week packed with fun games, awesome music, new friends, and an exciting Gospel-filled theme! Each year brings a new adventure that helps kids discover more about Jesus, grow in their faith, and learn how to live and love like Him.

We can’t wait to see you at VBS 2027!

Staff Contact

Elaina White
Children’s Ministry Pastor
elaina.white@CALVARYwestlake.ORG
818.991.8040

TERI ARROYO
Early Childhood DIRECTOR
teri.arroyo@calvarywestlake.org
818.991.8040

 

Day 1: Pray That They Will Know Jesus

Scripture to Read

“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3

Things to Remember

  1. Your greatest hope for your child is not simply that they are successful, safe, happy, or well behaved. It is that they know Jesus.
  2. You can teach them about God, bring them to church, and model faith for them, but only God can transform their heart.


Prayers to Pray

  1. Jesus, help them know You. Open their eyes to see who You are and draw them into a genuine relationship with You.
  2. Jesus, help them love You. May their faith become more than knowledge, tradition, or something inherited from our family.
  3. Jesus, help them follow You. Give them a lifelong desire to trust You, obey You, and walk with You.